1979 Austin Marina vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Austin | SsangYong |
Model | Marina | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |